We have come a long way, education is most essential tool in growth @dedicatedguy
What is required is equal distribution in wealth, still too many going hungry unable to obtain employment. Sadly those who really have nothing do not have a way gain free knowledge normally either.
It is true extreme poverty still exists, but we shouldn’t forget that poverty has been declining, and that compared to 200 years ago our world is much better, even though there are still really horrible places.